CFD Activity April 2010

04/01/10 @ 1:07 pm - Fire Box 2549 Level 1 - Interstate 78 West in Union Township for the car fire. Chief 45 and Engine 45-2 responded and found a smoldering fire in the engine compartment of a passenger car. Members extinguished the fire and returned to service at 1:37 pm.

04/02/10 @ 2:45 pm - Fire Box 4601 Level 1 - Dispatched for possible helicopter landing for an incident in Clinton Township. The helicopter was cancelled and all units returned to service at 1:10 pm.

04/03/10 @ 7:38 am - Fire Box 2546 Level 4 - Pittstown Road @ Cooks Cross Road for a natural gas leak. Chief 45, Tower 45, Chief 91, and Engine 91-2 responded to find an Elizabethtown Gas regulator had failed and was venting gas into the atmosphere. Elizabethtown gas responded and secured the leak, all units returned to service at 9:19 am.

04/05/10 @ 8:18 am - Fire Box 4601 Level 4 - Amerigas on Beaver Avenue in Clinton Township. Engine 45-1 responded mutual aid on this box. The cause of the odor was a controlled release of gas by Amerigas employees. All units returned to service at 8:30 am.

04/05/10 @ 5:14 pm - Fire Box 4505 Level 1 - Interstate 78 West in the Town of Clinton for the MVA. Chief 45 and Engine 45-1 responded. Members controlled a small fluid spill and assisted EMS. All units returned to service at 5:40 pm.

04/10/10 @ 3:31 pm - Fire Box 4505 Level 1 - Interstate 78 West in the Town of Clinton for the MVA. Deputy 45 and Engine 45-1 responded and assisted EMS and blocked traffic to protect the responders on scene. All units returned to service at 4:16 pm.

04/13/10 @ 3:35 pm - Fire Box 9102 Level 2 - Pittstown Road in Franklin Township for smoke coming from a dwelling. Chief 45, Tower 45, and Engine 45-1 responded mutual aid on this box. Upon investigation the smoke was unfounded and all units returned to service at 4:01 pm.

04/16/10 @ 12:44 pm - Fire Box 4506 Level 1 - Clinton Public School for the fire alarm activation. Car 45-2 and Ladder 14 responded on this box. Investigation determined a problem with the system caused the alarm. All units returned to service at 1:23 pm.

04/17/10 @ 8:35 pm - Fire Box 4503 Level 1 - Leigh Street south of Mitchell Lane for wires burning. Chief 45 and Engine 45-2 responded and blocked traffic until CPD relieved CFD. All units returned to service at 9:47 pm.

04/20/10 @ 7:55 am - Special Call - Engine 45-1 to cover station 91(QFC) while they operated at a structure fire in Kingwood Township. They Engine failed to crew up and 14 Fire took the assignment.

04/21/10 @ 2:04 pm - Fire Box 2545 Level 4 - North Slope in Union Township for a chlorine explosion. Deputy 45, Engine 45-2 and Engine 91-2 responded to find and explosion had occurred in the pool pump room. County Haz-mat was requested to respond. The pool company also responded. The building was vented and the scene turned over to haz-mat and the pool company.

04/22/10 @ 10:56 am - Fire Box 4607 Level 1 - West Street in Annandale for a fire alarm activation. 45 Fire was cancelled before responding.

04/22/10 @ 10:39 pm - Fire Box 4503 Level 1 - Old Orchard Court for a fire alarm activation. Deputy 45, Engine 45-2, and Tower 45 responded. Investigation found no problem and all units returned to service at 10:58 pm.

04/23/10 @ 11:38 am - Fire Box 4508 Level 1 - Holiday Inn for the fire alarm. Engine 45-2 responded and found painters set off the alarm by accident. Engine 45-2 returned to service at 11:52 am.

04/24/10 @ 10:03 pm - Fire Box 2514 Level 2 - Anderson Road in Union Township for the garage fire. Tower 45 responded mutual aid with 14 Fire(HBFD). Tower 45 assisted with fire suppression and overhaul and returned to service at 12:14 am.

04/27/10 @ 4:31 pm - Fire Box 9106 Level 1 - Pittstown Road in Franklin Township for the MVA. Engine 45-2 responded mutual aid with 91 fire on the box. All units returned to service at 4:58 pm.

04/29/10 @ 9:56 am - Fire Box 4501 Level 4 - East Main Street Town of Clinton for the odor of natural gas. Investigation found no gas leak and odor dissipated. All units returned for service at 10:21 am.

04/29/10 @ 6:18 pm - Fire Box 9106 Level 1 - Hampton Inn in Franklin Township for the fire alarm. Chief 45, Tower 45, and Engine 45-1 responded mutual aid on this box with 91 Fire(QFC). Investigation found a dirty smoke detector in the laundry room. All units returned to service at 6:44 pm.

04/29/10 @ 7:17 pm - Fire Box 4503 Level 1 - Country Club Drive in the Town of Clinton for the fire alarm. Chief 45, and Engine 45-2 responded and found the alarm was caused by burnt food. Smoke was cleared from the residence and all units returned to service at 7:40 pm.

04/30/10 @ 7:26 am - Fire Box 2549 Level 1 - Interstate 78 West in Union Township for the MVA. Cancelled by EMS on scene at 7:34 am.

CFD Activity for February 2010

Call activity for the Clinton Fire Department for February 2010.

02/02/10 @ 2:36 pm - Fire Box 4508 Level 4 - Holiday Inn of Clinton for the Natural Gas Leak. Engine 45-1, Ladder 14(HBFD), and Engine 46-1(AHCO) responded. Investigation found the gas service was leaking on the exterior of the building. The gas was secured and the building was ventilated and checked for gas. All units were ready for service at 3:44 pm.

02/03/10 @ 9:35 am - Fire Box 9106 Level 1 - Interstate 78 in Franklin Township for a possible car fire. CFD was dispatched with 91 Fire(QFC). Deputy 91 cancelled all units the call was unfounded at 9:40 am.

02/04/10 @ 10:06 am - Fire Box 4601 Level 2 - Dartmouth Ct, Clinton Township Smoke in a dwelling. Tower 45 responded mutual aid on this assignment. Investigation determined the smoke was caused by a faulty surge protector. Tower 45 returned to service at 10:44 am.

02/06/10 @ 6:04 am - Fire Box 4601 Level 4 - Interstate 78 in Clinton Township for fuel spill from an MVA. Engine 45-1 responded to assist 46 Fire. Engine 45-1 returned to service at 6:47 am.

02/06/10 @ 7:11 pm - Fire Box 2548 Level 1 - Edna Mahon Prison for the Medivac landing. Engine 45-1 and Captain 45-1 responded. All units returned to service at 10:20 pm.

02/08/10 @ 9:34 am - Fire Box 2545 Level 1 - Panorama Pl, Union Township, for the fire alarm. Engine 45-1 and Chief 45 responded. Chief 45 arrived and determined the cause of the alarm was careless cooking and no further action was needed. All units returned to service at 9:45 am.

02/08/10 @ 4:22 pm - Fire Box 2546 Level 1 - Pittstown Rd @ Race St for the MVA. Engine 45-1, Chief 45, and Squad 91(QFC) responded on the box. Chief 45 arrived and determined Engine 45-1 could handle the call and Squad 91 was returned at 4:31 pm. All Clinton units cleared at 4:40 pm.

02/09/10 @ 9:00 am - Fire Box 2546 Level 1 - Race St, Union Township, for the CO alarm. Tower 45, Engine 91-2, and Deputy 91 responded and found high CO readings in the residence. The cause was determined to be a leak in the wood stove chimney. The fire place was emptied and the residence was ventilated. All units returned to service at 9:52 am.

02/11/10 @ 9:25 am - Fire Box 2549 Level 1 - Interstate 78, Union Township, for the MVA. Engine 45-1 and Chief 45 responded. CFD members assisted EMS and checked for fluid spills. All units returned to service at 9:58 am.

02/16/10 @ 4:56 pm - Fire Box 1401 Level 2 - West Main St, High Bridge, for the chimney fire. Tower 45 is assigned mutual aid to HBFD on this box. Chief 14 arrived quickly and determined 14 Fire units would handle. Tower 45 returned to service at 5:01 pm.

02/17/10 @ 11:29 am - Fire Box 4501 Level 4 - Agway, Town of Clinton, for an odor of propane. Engine 45-2 and Chief 45 responded and investigated. No odor or problem found. All units returned to service at 11:43 am.

02/18/10 @ 6:06 am - Fire Box 2549 Level 1 - Interstate 78, Union Township, for the tractor trailer fire. Engine 45-1 and Chief 45 responded. The fire was out on arrival and State Police were on scene. All units returned to quarters at 6:20 am.

02/18/10 @ 12:04 pm - Fire Box 2548 Level 1 - Hunterdon Developmental Center for the Fire alarm. Engine 45-1 and Engine 91-2(QFC) responded. Investigation found a patient pulled the alarm, there was no fire. All units returned to quarters at 12:30 pm.

02/22/10 @ 11:25 am - Fire Box 2546 Level 1 - Behind Country Arch Care Center for the smoke investigation. Tower 45 and Brush 91(QFC) responded. The source of the smoke was an open burn and there was no problem. All units returned to quarters at 11:54 am.

02/22/10 @ 5:10 pm - Fire Box 4503 Level 2 - Leigh St, Town of Clinton, for the chimney fire. Engine 45-2, Tower 45, Deputy 45, Ladder 14(HBFD), Engine 46-1(AHCO), Engine 91-2(QFC), and Squad 18(FAST) responded on this box. Deputy 45 had command and determined the situation was under control and cancelled all mutual aid units at 5:19 pm. All units were clear at 6:00 pm.

02/26/10 @ 10:08 am - Fire Box 4502 Level 4 - North Branch of the County Library for the natural gas leak. Engine 45-1, Engine 45-2, Chief 45, Captain 45-1 responded. Captain 45-1 arrived first and found an active leak behind the library where a snow plow struck the meter. Captain 45-1 took command. A safe area was established and evacuations were initiated. A 2nd alarm was requested bringing Ladder 14(HBFD), Engine 46-1(AHCO), and Engine 91-2. Chief 45 had operations and determined the leak could not be stopped until Elizabethtown Gas arrived. Elizabethtown Gas arrived at 10:30 am and shut off the gas at 10:37 am. The library was checked for gas and the scene was turned over to the gas company. All units returned to service at 11:03 am.

CFD Activity for January 2010

First off I want to apologize for the lack of activity on the Blog but sometimes real life interferes so please forgive me. 2010 has started out to be a busy year not only for the CFD but for me personally. My wife, daughter, and I traveled to China on January 20 to adopt our son Russell. We returned home on February 5 and have taken some time to settle in. Russell is 22 months and is keeping us all rather busy.

In January the CFD had our monthly meeting, 3 drills, 1 mandatory class, and we assisted at the Annual Clinton Yuletide Bonfire. We also responded to 22 calls during the month. A summary of those calls follows.:

01/06/10 @ 7:25 pm - Fire Box 4508 Level 1 - Holiday Inn of Clinton for the fire alarm activation. Investigation determined that prior work on the sprinkler system had caused a false activation. The following units responded: Chief 45, Deputy 45, Engine 452, Tower 45, Engine 461, and Ladder 14. Fire Marshal 45 was notified of the situation. All units were ready for service at 8:02 pm.

01/07/10 @ 5:52 am - Fire Box 4508 Level 1 - Holiday Inn of Clinton for the fire alarm activation. Investigation determined alarm cause to be the same problem as previous call. Fire Marshal 45 was on scene and would ensure problem is repaired. Units responding: Engine 452, Engine 461, Ladder 14 and Deputy 14. All units were ready for service at 6:25 am.

01/10/10 @ 5:35 pm - Fire Box 4503 Level 2 - Leigh Street in the Town of Clinton for smoke in a dwelling. Units responding on the box were: Chief 45, Deputy 45, Engine 452, Tower 45, ladder 14, Engine 461, Engine 912, and Squad 18(FAST). Chief 45 and Deputy 45 arrived and determined the cause of the smoke to be a faulty oil burner. All 14, 46, 91, and 18 fire units were cancelled prior to arrival. Engine 452 and Tower 45 shut down the unit and vented the smoke from the dwelling. All units were ready for service at 6:04 pm.

01/12/10 @ 8:29 am - Fire Box 2546 Level 1 - Hunterdon Developmental Center(HDC) Cottage 16 for the fire alarm. Deputy 45, Engine 451, and Engine 912 responded. Investigation determined the cause to be burnt food. All units were ready for service at 8:51 am.

01/12/10 @ 11:36 am - Fire Box 4601 Level 4 - Jumping Brook Place in Clinton Township for the Carbon Monoxide(CO) alarm. Engine 451 responds mutual aid to AHCO(46) on this box. Captain 46 cancelled Engine 451 at 11:38 am.

01/13/10 @ 4:15 pm - Fire Box 4601 Level 4 - Grayrock Rd for the odor of gas in the residence. Engine 451 is assigned mutual aid to this box. Engine 451 assisted with the investigation and was ready for service at 4:45 pm.

01/14/10 @ 7:23 am - Fire Box 4503 Level 4 - Alexandra Way for the odor of gas in the residence. Deputy 45 and Engine 452 responded and found no gas in the residence. There were numerous gas odor calls on this day and the source was later found to be axle grease that leaked on Route 31. All units were ready for service at 7:47 am.

01/14/10 @ 2:23 pm - Fire Box 4504 Level 2 - Lakeview Avenue in the Town of Clinton for the kitchen fire. Deputy 45 arrived in 4 minutes and took command and advised he had smoke showing from the dwelling. Engine 451 with Lieutenant 452 arrived and stretched a line and made an aggressive interior attack on the fire. The fire started on the stove due to unattended cooking and spread to the cabinets and walls. The fire was contained to the kitchen with heat, smoke and water damage to other parts of the house. One occupant was injured and was treated and transported by the Clinton Rescue Squad. The following units responded on the box: Engine 451, Engine 452, Tower 45, Engine 461, Engine 912, Ladder 14, Squad 18(FAST). Chief 46, Chief 14, and Deputy 91 also assisted at the incident. All units were ready for service at 4:51 pm.

01/17/10 @ 10:46 am - Fire Box 4623 Level 1 - Clinton Township Police Headquarters for the odor of smoke in the building. Engine 451 was special called to assist first alarm companies search for the source. The source was found to be from a shorted electric device in the basement and Engine 451 was ready for service at 11:44 am.

01/17/10 @ 1:03 pm - Fire Box 4501 Level 2 - Center Street in the Town of Clinton for the oven fire. Chief 45 arrived in 1 minute and found fire coming from the range top. Engine 452 and Tower 45 arrived and removed the stove from the dwelling with no fire extension to the building. The fire was extinguished once the stove was outside. The following units responded on the box: Chief 45, Deputy 45, Engine 452, Tower 45, Engine 461, Engine 912, Ladder 14, and Squad 18(FAST). All units were ready for service at 1:31 pm.

01/17/10 @ 5:39 pm - Fire Box 4621 Level 1 - Immaculate Conception School for the fire alarm. Engine 451 responds mutual aid on this box and assisted searching for the source of the alarm. The source was determined to be a power problem in the area, no fire. Engine 451 was ready for service at 6:21 pm.

01/19/10 @ 6:03 am - Fire Box 4506 Level 1 - Clinton Public School for the fire alarm. The source of the alarm was due to prior work on the heating system. Responding units: Engine 451, Engine 452, and Ladder 14. All units were ready for service at 6:47 am.

01/20/10 @ 6:29 am - Fire Box 4506 Level 1 - Clinton Public School for the fire alarm. There was no fire the alarm was caused by a problem with the heater. Responding units: Chief 45, Engine 452, and Ladder 14. All units were returned to service at 6:55 am.

01/21/10 @ 11:18 am - Fire Box 2545 Level 4 - Cross Way in Union Township for the CO alarm. Engine 451 investigated and found CO in the condo unit. The source was traced to carpet cleaners leaving the door open and their truck running. The unit was ventilated and Engine 451 returned to service at 11:52 am.

01/25/10 @ 5:49 am - Fire Box 4504 Level 1 - Lingert Avenue in the Town of Clinton for the wire sparking on a pole. Chief 45, Captain 451, and Engine 452 responded. JCP&L arrived and all units returned to service at 7:17 am.

01/25/10 @ 8:17 am - Fire Box 2546 Level 1 - HDC Cottage 14 for the fire alarm activation. No fire on investigation, the alarm was caused by a water leak. Tower 45 and Engine 912 responded and all returned to service at 8:53 am.

01/26/10 @ 11:39 am - Fire Box 4621 Level 1 - North Hunterdon High School for the bomb scare. Engine 451 responded and stood by with 46 Fire units while police investigated. Engine 451 was released and returned to service at 1:51 pm.

01/27/10 @ 8:38 pm - Fire Box 4601 Level 4 - Beaver Avenue in Clinton Township for the car leaking gas. Engine 451 is assigned to this box and was cancelled while responding by Engine 461. Engine 451 was back in quarters at 8:55 pm.

01/28/10 @ 7:03 am - Fire Box 4505 Level 1 - Interstate 78 East for multiple MVA's. CFD units assisted State Police blocking traffic until dispatched to another location at 7:56 am.

01/28/10 @ 7:56 am - Fire Box 2545 Level 1 - Route 173 and Bank Street in Union Township for the MVA. Captain 451 and Engine 451 responded and assisted Clinton Rescue with patient care. All units returned to service at 8:14 am.

01/29/10 @ 6:33 am - Fire Box 4506 Level 1 - Clinton Public School for the fire alarm. Captain 451, Engine 452, and Ladder 14 investigated the alarm and determined there is a problem with a heater. All units returned to service at 6:51 am.

01/29/10 @ 8:00 pm - Fire Box 4601 Level 2 - Riverbend Road in Clinton Township for the chimney fire. Engine 451 was cancelled prior to arrival and returned to service at 8:10 pm.

CFD Responses 11/19 - 12/31

Apologies for the delay in updating our response data. Hope everyone had a safe holiday season and are enjoying the new year. Following is an update of our calls since November 18, see previous posts for other activities during this period.

11/19/09 @ 9:59 am - Fire Box 9106 Level 1 - South Ridge Church for the fire alarm activation. Tower 45 responded mutual aid with QFC(91) to investigate. A smoke condition was found in the building due to an electrical appliance malfunction. Smoke was cleared from the building and all units returned to quarters at 1045 am.

11/20/09 @ 7:33 pm - Fire Box 4503 Level 1 - Leigh St @ Country Club Dr for the pole and wire fire. Chief 45 and Engine 452 responded and with Clinton PD assistance closed the road and notified JCP&L. JCP&L finally showed and released the fire units at 10:59 pm.

11/21/09 @ 9:07 pm - Fire Box 2548 Level 1 - Hunterdon Developmental Center(HDC) for the fire alarm. Chief 45, Engine 452, and QFC Engine 912 responded to investigate and found alarm was caused by water leaking into a smoke detector. All units were cleared at 9:30 pm.

11/29/09 @11:01 am - Fire Box 4501 Level 1 - A&P parking lot for the smoking car. Engine 451 responded with Captain 451 and investigated. Found a car with minor oil leak and owner was going to repair it. All units cleared at 11:15 am.

12/03/09 @ 5:41 am - Fire Box 1401 Level 2 - Washington Ave, High Bridge Boro for wires burning on outside of residence. Tower 45 and Chief 45 responded mutual aid with HBFD as part of the structure fire assignment. HBFD arrived in minutes and handled the situation quickly and cancelled the remainder of the assignment. All units were back in quarters at 6:01 am.

12/03/09 @ 11:47 pm - Fire Box 4501 Level 1 - The Red Mill for the fire alarm activation. Chief 45, Deputy 45, Engine 452 and Tower 45 responded and made entry into the building to investigate. Found alarm was caused due to power problems, system was secured and turned over to key holder who responded. All units were back in quarters at 12:33 am 12/04/09.

12/07/09 @ 10:20 am - Fire Box 4601 Level 1 Special Call - Center St, Clinton Township for an electrical problem in building with smoke in several offices. Engine 451 was requested by AHCO(46) to assist at the scene. Engine 451 responded and assisted in securing the situation and returned to service @ 11:50 am.

12/08/09 @ 10:34 am - Cover Assignment - Engine 451 to cover QFC(91) while they operated at a structure fire in Raritan Township.

12/08/09 @ 10:55 am - Fire Box 2548 Level 1 - HDC for the fire alarm activation. Engine 451 and Engine 912 responded and determined there was no problem and cleared all units at 11:07 am.

12/08/09 @ 11:09 am - Cover Assignment - Engine 451 was diverted from QFC to cover Raritan Township Fire Company(21). THe cover assignment was completed at 1:00 pm.

12/08/09 @ 11:24 am - Fire Box 2118 Level 1 - Route 202 in Raritan Township for the MVA. Engine 451 responded from the cover assignment and handled the call for RTFC(21). Engine 451 was back at the cover assignment at 11:54 am.

12/10/09 @ 11:56 am - Fire Box 4501 Level 3 - Main St, Clinton for an electrical fire in a business. Chief 45, Engine 451, Ladder 14, Engine 461, Engine 912, and Squad 18(FAST) responded on the first alarm. Units found a light smoke condition on the second floor and a charred outlet. Power to the building was secured and members checked for fire extension and found none. Fire Marshal 45 was notified and all units were cleared by 12:52 pm.

12/12/09 @ 3:43 am - Fire Box 2548 Level 1 - HDC for the fire alarm activation. Captain 452, Engine 451 assisted by QFC(91) found a water leak caused the alarm. The water was secured and the facility took care of the building. All units were back in quarters at 0436.

12/13/09 @ 5:48 am - Fire Box 4601 Level 1 - Spruce Drive in Clinton Township for the fire alarm. Engine 451 requested on the mutual aid assignment with AHCO(46). Cancelled at dispatch, 46 Fire handled the incident.

12/13/09 - Fire Box 4505 Level 1 - Interstate 78 EB for an MVA. Engine 451 responded and investigated. No FD action was needed and Engine 451 reutrned to quarters.

12/14/09 @ 11:08 am - Fire Box 4508 Level 1 - Holiday Inn for the fire alarm. CFD as well as AHCO(E-461) and HBFD(L-14) are assigned to this box. Chief 45 responded and arrived at 11:12 am. Chief 45 investigated and determined the alarm activation was false and cancelled all responding units. All units were back in service at 11:21 am.

12/17/09 @ 1:31 pm - Fire Box 4505 Level 1 - Interstate 78 WB for the MVA. Chief 45 and Engine 451 responded. A small fluid spill was the only hazard and absorbent was applied. Al units were back in quarters at 1:50 pm.

12/20/09 @ 4:23 pm - Fire Box 4501 Level 2 - Investor Savings Bank in the Town of Clinton for heavy black smoke from the chimney. Units assigned to this box were CFD, AHCO(E-461), HBFD(L-14), QFC(E-912), LFC(FAST). Chief 45 arrived at 4:24 pm and investigated. The problem was found to be a faulty boiler and the assignment was held to Engine 452 only. Access was made and the boiler shut down. All units were back in quarters at 5:16 pm.

12/20/09 @ 10:39 pm - Fire Box 2549 Level 1 - Interstate 78 WB at Exit 13 for the MVA. Engine 451 arrived at 10:47 pm and assisted EMS. Engine 451 stood by until the cars were removed and returned to quarters at 11:45 pm.

12/21/09 @ 7:00 am - Fire Box 4502 Level 1 - Route 31 SB at Georges Place for the MVA. CFD units cancelled at 7:05 no need for fire apparatus.

12/21/09 @ 3:18 pm - Fire Box 9106 Level 1 - Route 513 near Walmart for the MVA. Engine 452 responded but was cancelled before arrival. This was a mutual aid assignment with QFC(91). Engine 452 was ready for service at 3:25 pm.

12/21/09 @ 5:02 pm - Fire Box 4501 Level 4 - Main Street for the odor of gas. Deputy 45 and Engine 451 responded and found the cause to be axle grease leaked from a car. All units back in quarters at 5:35 pm.

12/23/09 @ 8:18 pm - Fire Box 1403 Level 2 - Pleasant Rd in High Bridge Boro for the Chimney Fire. Tower 45 is part of the first alarm mutual aid with HBFD. Tower 45 crew assisted HBFD and other departments extinguish the fire that was contained in the chimney. All CFD units were back in quarters at 9:06 pm.

12/26/09 @ 7:31 pm - Fire Box 9106 Level 1 - TJ Maxx for an electrical fire in the parking lot. CFD responds mutual aid with QFC on this box. CFD secured the area around the electrical box. QFC units search for and found breakers and shut down the parking lot lights that were arcing. The fire went out and CFD was released by command. All units were back in quarters at 7:56 pm.

12/27/09 @ 10:10 am - Fire Box 2545 Level 1 - Overlook Drive in Union Township for the dumpster fire. Chief 45 arrived at 10:12 am and found a working dumpster fire. Engine 451 arrived and extinguished the fire. The cause was determined to be fire place ashes disposed of in the dumpster. All units were back in quarters at 10:40 am.

12/27/09 @ 11:12 pm - Fire Box 1401 Level 2 - Mill St High Bridge Boro for smoke in the basement. Tower 45 is on the first alarm to assist HBFD(14). Chief 14 arrived and found a furnace malfunction was the cause and 14 Fire handled the call, all mutual adi was cancelled. CFD units were back in service at 11:18 pm.

12/30/09 @ 5:02 pm - Fire Box 4601 Level 2 - Surrey Ct in Clinton Township for the oven fire. Chief 45 and Tower 45 responded mutual aid with AHCO(46). CFD was cancelled by 46 Fire as the fire was out on arrival and they would handle the call. CFD was back in quarters at 5:10 pm.

12/31/09 @ 8:06 am - Fire Box 2548 Level 1 - HDC Cottage 8 for the fire alarm. Engine 451 and Tower 45 responded and arrived at 8:15 am. QFC Engine 912 held at station due to snow and ice conditions. CFD units investigated and determined the alarm was caused by a power issue and cancelled all units. CFD units were back in quarters at 8:29 am.

CFD Activity 11/3 - 11/18

On Monday 11/9 our members drilled on the use of portable pumps. Portable pumps a very useful in supplying water to fires from swimming pools, ponds, rivers and streams when a fire truck can get close enough. On Monday 11/16 CFD conducted a drill on hose lines, focusing on extended lays and hand line advancement. During this time Engine 45-1 and Tower 45 were also serviced. During this period CFD responded to 7 calls, a summary follows.

11/4/09 @ 11:01 am - Fire Box 4601 Level 1 - Bundt Park in Clinton Township for Engine 45-1 to set up a landing zone for a medical helicopter. CFD was cancelled by Annandale Hose Company(46) as they had sufficient manpower to handle the call at 11:03 am.

11/6/09 @ 2:10 pm - Fire Box 2549 Level 1 - Interstate 78 in Union Township for a reported grass fire in the median. Chief 45 responded immediately and arrived in the area within 2 minutes and found no fire. Chief 45 held all units in station while he checked 78 from Exit 12 to Exit 16 and cancelled all units at 2:19 pm.

11/6/06 @ 3:40 pm - Fire Box 2549 Level 1 - Interstate 78 near Exit 13 for a grass fire in the median. Chief 45 arrived on scene @ 3:42 pm and again found no fire. All units remained in quarters while Chief 45 checked the highway from Exit 12 to 16. With nothing being found all units were cancelled at 3:50 pm.

11/7/09 @ 12:51 pm - Fire Box 9102 Level 1 - Engine 45-1 was requested to respond mutual aid with Quakertown Fire Company(91) on Upper Kingtown Road for a large brush fire. Engine 45-1 arrived at 1:04 pm and assisted QFC extinguish and overhaul the fire. All units were back in quarters at 2:19 pm.

11/14/09 @ 6:56 pm - Fire Box 4504 Level 4 - Lakeview Avenue in the Town of Clinton for a carbon monoxide(CO) detector activation. Since all occupants were out of the residence and no one was feeling ill, all CFD units responded in a non-emergency mode(no lights or siren). Engine 45-2 arrived at 7:06 pm and used gas detector to determine there was CO in the residence. initial readings of 40 parts per million(ppm) were found in the basement and garage. Further investigation found the CO was from the car exhaust and after venting the residence all units cleared at 7:32 pm.

11/17/09 @ 3:13 pm - Fire box 4505 Level 1 - Interstate 78 in area of Exit 16 for a smoke investigation. Chief 45 could see the smoke from Grey Rock Rd in Clinton Township. Annandale Hose Company(46) was also dispatched due to the unknown location and source of the smoke. Chief 45 arrived in the area and the smoke had disappeared. Chief 45 checked from Exit 15 to Petticoat Lane and found nothing. All units were cancelled at 3:25 pm.

11/18/09 @ 1:11 am - Fire Box 9106 Level 3 - Walmart in Franklin Township for the structure fire. Tower 45 and Engine 45-1 responded mutual aid with Quakertown Fire Company(91) on the first alarm. High Bridge, Annandale, and Lebanon also responded on the first alarm as did Clinton Rescue Squad. Units arrived and found a moderate smoke condition and 2 sprinkler head activated in the store. Investigation found the fire was in the artificial flower section and the sprinklers had extinguished it. Units operated to shut down the sprinklers, secure the power, and ventilate the smoke. Clinton Rescue Squad treated a civilian with a burn injury but did not transport. All CFD units were released and back in quarters at 3:35 am. Franklin Township Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
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CFD Activity 10/28 - 11/2

On Halloween we held our open annual open house. The event was organized by Firefighter Robert Perkins. Candy cookies and juice were provided for trick or treater's who stopped by the station. Glow necklaces were given out and there was a moon bounce for the younger kids as well. A special thanks to ShopRite of Clinton for donating the snacks and candy! On Monday evening CFD conducted the November department meeting. Steve Seguine and Rich Duffy were admitted to the department as Active Firefighters. Firefighter Seguine is the latest Junior Firefighter to advance to active membership. We welcome them both to the department. CFD responded to 5 calls during this period and a summary follows.

10/29/09 @ 10:42 am - Fire Box 4504 Level 1 - West Main Street and Hancock Street for the reported vehicle fire. Chief 45 arrived at 10:44 am and determined the car was overheated and not on fire. All other units were cancelled without responding. Chief 45 cleared the scene at 10:47 am.

10/30/09 @ 11:09 am - Fire Box 9106 Level 1 - Shop Rite in Franklin Township for the fire alarm. Tower 45 and Engine 451 are assigned to the box to assist Quakertown Fire Company(91) on this box. Deputy 91 and Engine 912 arrived first and investigated the alarm. Tower 45 arrived and staged in the rear of the building. 91 Fire units determined there was no alarm and the actual alarm was at the old Shop Rite building in Clinton Township. Annandale Hose Company was dispatched to investigate and all 45 fire units were ready for service at 11:33 am.

10/30/09 @ 1:40 pm - Fire Box 4621 Level 1 - North Hunterdon High School for the fire alarm. Engine 451 is assigned to assist Annandale Hose Company(46) on this box. Engine 451 arrived with Tower 46 at 1:47 pm, Captain 46 assumed command. Tower and Engine crews investigated and found a faulty detector caused the alarm. All units were ready for service at 1:58 pm.

10/31/09 @ 10:47 am - Fire Box 2548 Level 1 - Hunterdon Developmental Center in Union Township for the suspicious package. Deputy 45 and Engine 451 arrived on scene and pulled a protective line while Human Services and State Police investigated. Police eventually determined the package to be harmless and all units were released at 11:42 am.

11/2/09 @ 7:51 pm - Fire Box 4191 Level 2 - Route 513 in Alexandria Township for an electrical fire outside a dwelling. Tower 45 and Engine451 are assigned to this box to assist Quakertown Fire Company(91). Tower 45 and Engine 451 responded within 3 minutes but were cancelled at 7:58 pm by 91 Fire who investigated and determined the fire was out and they handled the call. All CFD units were back in quarters at 8:07 pm.

CFD Activity 10/21 - 10/27

Our members responded to 6 calls during this period and had a drill on Monday 10/26. Lt. Jim Querry was the Officer In Charge of the drill and the topic was ground ladders and tower ladder operations. Training on the basics is necessary to keep our skills sharp.

Lt. Querry and Deputy Chief Higgins instruct Junior Firefighters Stephens and Platt as well as Firefighter Jim Fania.

Ex-Chief Langston instructs CFD members on proper operation of the tower ladder.

Following is a summary of our recent calls:

10/23/09 @ 2:13 pm - Fire Box 4601 Level 1 - Motor Vehicle Accident with entrapment Interstate 78 west in Clinton Township. Engine 451 responded to assist the Annandale Hose Company. Engine 451 arrived on scene at 2:23 pm and deployed a hose line to protect Clinton Rescue Squad members while they extricated and cared for the victim. Engine 451 was ready for service at 3:33 pm.

10/23/09 @ 4:54 pm - Fire Box 4504 Level 4 - Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Hillside Drive in the Town of Clinton. The residents were out of the house and not feeling ill so all CFD units responded non-emergent and Chief 45 arrived on scene at 5:02 pm followed shortly by Engine 451. Members checked the residence using 3 meters and found no carbon monoxide. The cause of the alarm was found to be a faulty detector. All units were ready for service at 5:15 pm.

10/24/09 @ 1:41 am - Fire Box 9103 Level 2 - Chimney Fire Quakertown Road in Franklin Township. Tower 45 and Engine 451 respond mutual aid with Quakertown Fire Company(91) on this box. QFC was on scene and operating when Chief 45, the Tower and Engine arrived to assist. Quick work by QFC held the fire to the chimney and caused no damage to the structure. After assisting QFC operations all CFD units were released and ready for service by 2:50 am.

10/27/09 @ 9:01 am - Fire Box 2591 Level 2 - Structure Fire, County Route 579 in Union Township. Tower 45 responded mutual aid with Quakertown Fire Company(91) in this assignment. QFC arrived quickly and found fire in the attic of a detached garage and advance a hose line to extinguish the fire. Tower 45 arrived and vented the roof and assisted in overhaul operations. Damage to the structure was minimized by quick action by all units responding. High Bridge Ladder 14 also assisted on this assignment.

10/27/09 @ 2:31 pm - Fire Box 4621 Level 1 - Fire Alarm at North Hunterdon High School. Engine 451 responded mutual aid with Annandale Hose Company on this assignment. AHCO and CFD members found water leaking into a smoke detector to be the cause of the alarm. All units were ready for service at 3:01 pm.

10/27/09 @ 9:13 pm - Fire Box 4503 Level 1 - Odor of smoke, Cedar Court in the Town of Clinton. Chief 45 arrived at 9:17 and was followed by Engine 452 and Tower 45. Members investigated a burning odor in a townhouse unit and found an electrical fire in a light fixture. Members removed the light and ensured there was no fire extension to the structure. All units were ready for service at 9:54 pm.

CFD Activity 10/16 - 10/20

On Friday, October 16 the YMCA Preschool visited the fire station. CFD Secretary Matt Brown did a fire prevention presentation, assisted by Chief Scott Wintermute and Firefighter Darrell Dulak. On Monday, October 21 our members drilled at Edna Mahon Prison. Also keep in mind our Annual Fund Drive has been mailed out and any help is greatly appreciated. The following are the incident responses for this period.

10-17-09 @ 12:02 pm - Fire Box 1402 Level 1 - Fire alarm at High Bridge Elementary School. Tower 45 is assigned to this box to assist the High Bridge Fire Department(14). Chief 14 arrived at 12:03 pm and quickly determined the alarm was in error and CFD was cancelled at 12:06 pm.

10-19-09 @ 10:39 pm - Fire Box 2548 Level 1 - Fire alarm at Hunterdon Developmental Center, Cottage 11 - Quakertown(E-912) and Pattenburg(E-251) are also assigned to this box. Tower 45 and Engine 912 arrived at 10:45 followed by Engine 451 at 10:47. Members quickly investigated the alarm and found the cause to be burnt food in a microwave. Engine 251 was cancelled without responding. All units were back in service at 11:01 pm.

10-20-09 @ 10:03 am - Fire Box 4621 Level 1 - Fire Alarm at Ingersoll Rand Route 31 South in Clinton Township. Engine 451 is assigned to this box to assist the Annandale Hose Company(46). Engine 451 responded at 10:06 but were quickly cancelled by Chief 46 when he was informed the alarm was actually a fire drill and the dispatcher alerted the fire box in error. CFD was ready for service at 10:08 pm.

10-20-09 @ 3:47 pm - Fire Box 4503 Level 1 - Motor vehicle accident with entrapment Leigh Street and School Street in the Town of Clinton. Chief 45 arrived at 3:48 pm and found a car struck a house and a Clinton Rescue Squad EMT on scene was requesting a helicopter to med-i-vac the driver. Engine 451 arrived at 3:53 pm and quickly stretched a hose line to protect the Rescue Squad during extrication. Other CFD members assisted EMS and Rescue as needed. Annandale Hose Company(46) was requested for an Engine to set up the landing zone at Clinton Public School. Clinton Rescue Squad extricated the patient and paramedics determined the helicopter was not needed and Engine 461 was cancelled as they arrived at the school. All CFD units were back in service at 4:38 pm.

CFD Activities 10/7 - 10/15

During this time our department responded to 5 more calls, visited schools for fire prevention week and worked very hard helping to construct the Haunted Mill. The Haunted Mill begins Friday October 16, so come on down and give it a shot....if you're not scared that is. CFD gets a portion of the proceeds for doing our share of the work. This is a good fundraiser for us as well as the historical museum. Also as the previous post said our annual fund drive has started, we appreciate every one's support in the past and going forward.

Following is a summary of our recent calls:

10-8-09 @ 8:21 pm - Fire Box 4621 Level 1 - North Hunterdon High School for a landing zone. This fire box is set up by Annandale Hose Company for fire calls at the school and Engine 451 is assigned. Annandale had sufficient manpower to handle this incident and CFD was cancelled at 8:22 pm.

10-9-09 @ 1:30 pm - Fire Box 2548 Level 1 - Hunterdon Developmental Center Cottage 17 for a fire alarm activation. Engine 451, Engine 912(Quakertown), and Squad 25(Pattenburg) responded to this incident. Investigation determined the alarm to be false, a bad detector was found. The detector was cleaned and replaced and the alarm was reset. All units returned to service at 2:02 pm.

10-9-09 @ 4:09 pm - Fire Box 4501 Level 1 - Town Restaurant, Main Street Clinton for a fire alarm. Engine 452 responded and arrived at 4:16 pm. Investigation determined the alarm was caused by cooking and there was no problem. All units returned to service at 4:21 pm.

10-11-09 @ 6:06 pm - Fire Box 9106 Level 1 - Hampton Inn for a fire alarm. Clinton Engine 451 and Tower 45 respond mutual aid to Quakertown Fire Company(91) on this box. Chief 45 and Chief 91 arrived on scene at 6:10 pm. Chief 45 assumed command and Chief 91 was Operations Chief. Tower 45 arrived and was sent to the 4th floor to investigate the cause of the alarm. Engine 912, Engine 451, and Rescue 91 also responded and stood by on scene. 91 Police arrived on scene for a disorderly person complaint at the same time the FD's were investigating the alarm. Investigation determined the alarm was pulled by the disorderly person who was having a medical issue and was transported by Clinton EMS. The alarm was reset and all units returned to service at 6:36 pm.

10-14-09 @ 8:18 am - Fire Box 4503 Level 1 - Fire Alarm on Haverfarm Road in the Town of Clinton. Hunterdon County Communication advised Chief 45 the alarm company received proper code after dispatch and was requesting cancellation. Chief 45 held all apparatus in station and proceeded non-emergent to ensure all was OK at the residence. Chief 45 arrived at 8:23 am and spoke to the resident who had set the alarm of in error. The scene was clear at 8:26 am.

CFD Activity 9/30 - 10/6

Since my last update our members have responded to 5 calls, continued construction on the Haunted Mill, Several members attended a class on Thermal Imaging Cameras, and we held our monthly meeting. The Haunted Mill construction takes quite a bit of our members time during the end of September and October, but we still have time for fire prevention week. Our members will be visiting Clinton Public School as well as several other school programs in our area this week and next. Also don't forget Friday is the Clinton Emergency Services Foundation Casino Night at Beaver Brook. See the fund raising post for more details. Following is a list of our call activity.

10-1-09 @ 8:59 am - Fire Box 1402 Level 1 - Fire alarm activation at the High Bridge Elementary School. Tower 45 is assigned to assist High Bridge Fire Department(14) on this box. Tower 45 arrived at 9:09 am and stood by per Chief 14 who had command. HBFD members determined the alarm was faulty and Tower 45 returned to quarters and was ready for service at 9:27 am.

10-1-09 @ 2:37 pm - Fire Box 4502 Level 1 - Smoke odor in a dwelling on Fairview Ave in the Town of Clinton. Engine 45-2 arrived at 2:43 pm and determined the odor was caused by someone smoking in the residence there was no fire. Engine 45-2 was returned to service at 2:49 pm.

10-1-09 @ 5:58 pm - Fire Box 4601 Level 2 - Smoke coming from a furnace on Regional Rd in Clinton Township. Tower 45 is assigned to this box to assist the Annandale Hose Company(46). Tower 45 arrived at 6:07 and assisted in ventilating the structure once it was determined to be a faulty furnace. Tower 45 returned to service at 6:26 pm.

10-2-09 @ 2:31 pm - Fire Box 9106 Level 1 - Fire alarm activation at the Hampton Inn in Franklin Township. Tower 45 and Engine 45-1 are assigned to assist Quakertown Fire Company(91) on this box. Tower 45 arrived at 2:37 pm and Engine 45-1 was cancelled en route. The cause of the alarm was determined to be a faulty detector in a room and the system was reset. All CFD units were ready for service at 2:57 pm.

10-5-09 @ 7:18 pm - Fire Box 4601 Level 4 - Gasoline leaking from a vehicle at the Valero Station on Route 31 south in Clinton Township. Engine 45-1 is assigned to Assist AHCo(46) on level 4 call in this box. Engine 45-1 and Deputy 45 arrived at 7:22 pm and assisted in containing the spill and the leak until Hunterdon County Haz Mat arrived on scene. All CFD units were ready for service at 8:51 pm.

CFD Activity 9/21 - 9/29

CFD members have been busy since our last update. Our members responded to 8 calls, stood by at fireworks at the town picnic, and began construction on the haunted mill. Following is a list of our call activity during this period.

9-24-09 at 6:59 am - Fire Box 2549 level 1, reported brake fire on a tractor trailer interstate 78 14.4 mile marker in Union Township. CFD as well as Pattenburg Fire Company were dispatched to this call. Chief 45 arrived at 7:45 am and cancelled all other units due to the fire being extinguished by the truck driver prior to arrival. All units were back in quarters at 7:20 am

9-24-09 at 6:25 pm - Fire Box 4504 level 1, West Main St in the Town of Clinton for an outdoor ashtray fire. Chief 45 and Captain 45-1 arrived on scene at 6:28 pm and moved the ashtray away from the building and used a hose from the building next door to extinguish the fire. All other units were cancelled and returned to service at 6:33 pm.

9-25-09 at 5:14 pm - Fire Box 9106 level 1, Hampton Inn in Franklin Township for a fire alarm. CFD responded mutual aid with Quakertown Fire on this box. Units arrived within 6 minutes and quickly determined the alarm was set off by paint fumes. All Units were back in service at 7:29 pm.

9-26-09 at 7:48 am - Fire Box 4502 level 1, Center St in the Town of Clinton for a residential fire alarm. Chief 45 and Deputy 45 arrived in 2 minutes and quickly determined the homeowner had burnt food while cooking and there was no problem. all units were cancelled and returned to service at 7:54 am.

9-26-09 at 5:35 am - Fire Box 2549 level 1, 78 east bound near exit 15 in Union Township for a Motor Vehicle Accident. CFD units arrived on scene and found a car had driven off 78 and rolled over landing near Freedom Rd. CFD members checked the vehicle for hazards and the Clinton Rescue Squad treated and transported the victims. All CFD units were back in Service at 6:37 am.

9-28-09 at 6:50 pm - Fire Box 4607 level 2, Maple Ave in Annandale for a possible structure fire, smoke in the basement. CFD responded mutual aid on this call with Annandale Hose Company(46). Chief 45 arrived at 6:53 pm and established command. Engine 46-1 and Tower 46 arrived shortly after and began investigating the cause of the smoke. Chief 46 arrived and assumed command from Chief 45. High Bridge Fire was requested for ladder 14 due to CFD ladder being out of service. Engine 45-1 arrived at 6:55 pm. Crews thoroughly checked the basement and determined the cause of the smoke was a defective washing machine. The unit was disconnected and removed from the dwelling. All units returned to service at 6:33 pm.

9-29-09 at 9:49 am - Fire Box 2548 level 1, Hunterdon Developmental Center cottage 18 for a fire alarm. Chief 45 arrived at 9:52 am and investigated the source of the alarm. The alarm was quickly determined to be false and all units were cancelled. QFC(91) and PFC(25) are also assigned to this box. All units were ready for service at 9:55 am.

9-29-09 at 3:50 pm - Fire Box 1401 level 2, Church St in High Bridge Boro for a possible structure fire. CFD responds as mutual aid with High Bridge Fire Department(14) on this box. Deputy 14 arrived and determined the fire was out and cancelled mutual aid companies at 3:53 pm.

Fire Call Update!

Photos are of units operating Sunday, 9/20/09 at the Hunterdon Developmental Center.

The Clinton Fire Department has been pretty active since my last posting on Wednesday, September 16. Since that day CFD has responded to 8 more calls for help.

Wednesday, 9/16/09 3:28 pm CFD was dispatched to (Fire Box 4501 Level 1) Old Highway 22 for an odor of gas behind the Hair Cutters. Chief 45 arrived in less than a minute followed by Engine 45-2 and quickly determined the source to be a small diesel spill behind the Laundromat. Absorbent was applied and units were back in quarters by 3:41 pm.

Wednesday, 9/16/09 8:29 pm Fire Box 2548 Level 1 was dispatched for the fire alarm at Hunterdon Developmental Center, Cottage 21. This box brings CFD, Quakertown(Engine 91-2), And Pattenburg(Engine 25). Chief 45 and Deputy 45 arrived in 3 minutes and quickly determined the cause of the alarm was accidental and all responding units except Engine 45-2 were cancelled. The Engine crew double checked the building and reset the alarm. All Units were back in quarters at 8:46 pm.

Friday, 9/18/09 8:39 pm CFD was dispatched for Engine 45-1 on automatic mutual aid with Annandale Hose Company for a natural gas odor in a dwelling on Wellington Dr. Engine 45-1 arrived 9 minutes after dispatched and assisted with a gas meter to monitor the house. No readings were found and the gas company was notified. Engine 45-1 returned and was ready for service at 9:16 pm.

Saturday, 9/19/09 2:10 am Fire Box 2548 Level 3 was dispatched for a possible fire in the hospital building at Hunterdon Developmental Center. Units arrived and found there was no fire, but a serious steam leak in the basement. The hospital was evacuated as fire units from Clinton, Quakertown, High Bridge, and Pattenburg worked wit HDC Engineering to shut down the leak. The leak was stopped around 3:30 am and all units were clear of the scene by 4:00am.

Saturday, 9/19/09 5:53 am Engine 45-1 was dispatched with Annandale for an odor of gas at Amerigas on Beaver Ave. in Clinton Township. Units arrived quickly and determined there was no problem, all units were back in service at 6:09 am.

Saturday, 9/19/09 8:39 am Engine 45-1 was dispatched with High Bridge for an alarm at Spruce Run Recreation area. The alarm was quickly determined to be false and CFD was cancelled without responding.

Saturday, 9/19/09 10:17 am Fire Box 2548 Level 1 was dispatched for HDC Cottage 13 for the fire alarm activation. Engine 45-1 assisted by Chief 91, Engine 91-2, Engine 46-1, and Engine 25 found the alarm to be caused by water leaking into the alarm system. The alarm was cleared and the building was turned over to HDC Staff. All FD units returned to service at 10:45 am.

Sunday, 9/20/09 4:43 pm Fire Box 2548 Level 1 was transmitted at HDC for an explosion and fire in a manhole. Chief 45 arrived in 2 minutes and found smoke coming from a manhole near cottage 17. Chief 45 set up command and was notified of multiple fire alarms and a smoke condition in cottage 12. Command requested the call be upgraded to a level 3 and a special call for Tower 46 due to CFD Tower being out of service. Units checked building to building verifying that the alarms were false and that no smoke or Carbon Monoxide was entering the buildings. The smoke condition in cottage 12 was caused by a compressor motor fire which was secured by FD members. Cottage 17 also had smoke condition which was determined to be coming from the manhole fire via conduit. 9 cottages as well as the hospital building were evacuated. HDC Engineering arrived and ensured that power was shut off and opened the manhole. Once units ensured all buildings were safe and there was no further danger all occupants were allowed to return to the buildings and the scene was turned over to HDC Staff. All FD and EMS units were back in service at 8:15 pm.

The following responded and assisted at the scene.

Fire Units: Clinton FD(Chief 45, Engines 45-1, and 45-2, Service 45) Quakertown (Deputy 91, Engine 91-2, Rescue 91) High Bridge (Chief 14, Deputy 14, Ladder 14) Annandale (Chief 46, Tower 46) Pattenburg (Squad 25) Lebanon (Squad 18(FAST))

Station Cover: Glen Gardner (Engine 12-2) and Lebanon (Ladder 18)

EMS: Clinton (Chief 45-5, BLS 4651, BLS 4554, BLS 4553, Rescue 45-5, Service 45-5) High Bridge (BLS 1451) Quakertown (BLS 9152) Flemington (BLS 4955) Bloomsbury (BLS 4352)

Hunterdon County: Deputy Fire Coordinators (Stephens & Rathborne) EMS Coordinator (Buchannon)

NJ Division of Fire Safety: Tim Weiss and Walter Zieser.

August was a busy month!

The month of August proved to be a very challenging month for the Clinton Fire Department. We responded to 62 call during the month, about 30 of those on August 2nd during the flooding in Clinton. On August 2nd we were assisted greatly by some of our mutual aid departments. While responding to calls during the flood our members were also dealing with the fact that our Station had flooded as well. Members work very hard to minimize the damage, however we still sustained almost $30,000 in damages. Fortunately in our efforts to trim costs we shopped around for insurance in 2009 and had recently changed to a new company. This new policy saved the department money as well as increasing our coverage, including flood insurance. Thankfully most of the damage will be covered under this new policy. August was also a challenge for our apparatus. Engine 452 needed a new radiator so it was sent out for repairs and to have annual preventative maintenance performed. Several issues were found during the maintenance and will be repaired. This is not a surprise since this truck is 18 years old and has been very reliable over the years. Then in late August a pulley broke on Tower 45 and it is out of service while the manufacturer works to make repairs. Engine 452 should be back in service early next week however we do not know when the ladder truck will return. Our members are operating with Engine 451 and Service 45 as well as mutual aid. Hopefully September will be dryer, have less mechanical issues, and fewer responses. Stay Safe!